Join Julian Wendt & Christopher Lloyd in the inaugural episode of The Instillery's Tech Shots. In this concise series, our team of technology consultants delves into intricate subjects. Our premiere episode unravels the intricacies of orchestrating a Threat Emulation exercise, shedding light on this meticulous process and why we selected the notorious LockBit ransomware to challenge and scrutinize our robust security controls, processes and tools.

In the realm of cybersecurity, staying ahead of potential threats is paramount. That's where the power of Threat Emulation comes into play – a strategic approach that empowers businesses to navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Threat Emulation is more than just a simulation; it involves replicating real-world cyber threats in a controlled environment, a playground where you can anticipate the malicious actor’s every move. This isn't child's play though; it's a battle-hardened approach to assessing your security readiness and proactively identifying vulnerabilities.

The response in this story is based on a real incident that The Instillery Security Intelligence team recently worked on; however, names & details have been changed to protect the identities of the victim & their organisation. We also sought approval from the affected customer prior to writing this article. It's 9:30 pm on a Friday night and Luke is absolutely pumped. His heart's racing and adrenaline is coursing through his veins. He looks over at his good friend, Dale, who grins back and asks, "one more?". Luke & Dale are out on the town. Well... sort of.